Red Hot Sauce: The Gift That Keeps Giving
(Fun fact: When you write about for food for a living and also have your own website, some things fall through the cracks. Like this post from a couple of
Category: Vegetarian
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One Woman’s Attempt to Love Beans: Instant Pot Black Beans
I really want to like black beans. I want to like any beans. They’re cheap, utilitarian, full of protein and nutrients – and let’s face it – they’re pretty gorgeous.
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Blueberry Basil Whiskey Buck
Back when blueberry season was in full swing, I was making these delicious variations on a whiskey buck almost every evening and loving it. They’re herby, a little tart, and
Beet Green Stem Gratin
I threw my back out a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t been incapacitated, but man-oh-man, I’ve been walking like a guilty convict in ankle shackles. *shuffle, shuffle, shuffle* So,
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Dessert Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Mexican Side Dishes Vegetarian
Orange Ancho Melon Salad with Maple Candied Pecans
A friend of ours went on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Maine and asked if we could check in on her little cats while she was gone. We said we’d be
Orange Blossom Rhubarb Sauce
Every year when we get rhubarb from the farmers market, I try to put a savory spin on it. But this year, I decided to go a more traditional route,
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Lime and New Mexican Chile Powder Crisped Chickpeas
This fall Jedd and I were watching a cooking show and they used “New Mexican Chile Powder.” I’d never heard of it. Jedd had never heard of it. And I
Sichuan Peppercorn and Star Anise Braised Shingo Pears
Are you looking for an insanely delicious treat? These pears fit the bill. They’re full of ginger and anise, with a titch of extra savory goodness from Sichuan peppercorns. Jedd’s
Citrus Habanero Sauce
In the fall our farmers market is busting at the seams with hot peppers. They range from medium hot, to “What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you
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Broiled Honey Butter Grapefruit
My maternal grandfather farmed all day, enjoyed a tipple in the evening while he played guitar, adored his wife and family, and gave any spare time he had to anyone
Maple Chili Blood Orange Salad
Jedd has been making himself a spinach salad every morning for breakfast along with his eggs. Which to me just makes good sense, because greens are refreshing – which is
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Pomegranate, Rosewater, Honey and Cardamom Ice Cream
My aunt has started keeping bees, and I was the lucky recipient of some of her honey. And with that in mind, I decided to make a dessert that was
Apple and Mint Pancakes
Sadly – oh so sadly – our farmers market season is winding down. But currently, we’re in the incredible sweet spot of produce and fruit. Kale, squash, tomatoes, and hot
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Dinner Featured Vegetarian
Weeknight Thyme Tomato Tart
I love savory tarts. I could eat them nearly every night for dinner. Whether the base is pie dough, phyllo, or puff pastry, the combination of vegetables and cheese makes
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Hands-Off Roasted Butternut Squash
A few years ago I had an unruly butternut squash that refused to be cubed. Maybe my knife was a little dull. Maybe I hadn’t had my Wheaties that morning.
CategoriesDrinks Featured Vegetarian
Basil Blueberry Highball
If you’re still lucky enough to have some of the season’s last blueberries in your possession, this luscious little cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate summer and the impending